suppressing

Example Sentences

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They contended that through mental exercises, people could alter the shapes of their own brains, cultivating desirable qualities and suppressing undesirable ones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Maintaining the existing communication risks suppressing interest rates when inflation starts to rise and more volatile outcomes for financial markets if more aggressive corrective signaling is needed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

They are routinely and religiously suppressing those who are trying to make a better and more compelling case.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

She said she wanted get his medications reduced as she feels they are "suppressing" his recovery.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But you can see him suppressing a smile as he’s double-checking the next pod.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins